Wednesday, May 29, 2013

May 29: Summer Research Luncheon

Featured speaker will be Geology Professor Scott Bogue with a presentation titled "Fortune of Reversal."

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7:00 PM

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Everyone knows that the Earth has a magnetic field -- it's what makes compass needles point north. But did you know that the Earth's magnetic field pointed south for about half the time in our geologic past? When will it happen again? And what will happen when it does? Prof. Bogue will describe some recent results from his research on the spectacular phenomenon of geomagnetic polarity reversal.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

May 29: OxyTalks/Zócalo Public Square | Can Popular Music Still Change Culture?

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2:30 AM - 4:30 AM

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Leonard Bernstein once called Elvis Presley the “greatest cultural force in the 20th century,” and historian David Halberstam accorded Presley “revolutionary” status for his effect on the youth of America and the world.During the 1960s, rebellion and rock ’n’ roll went hand-in-hand, and resistance to the Vietnam War drew on popular music, and vice versa. Today, kids and their parents listen to the same songs, and the only thing Justin Bieber seems to rebel against are the paparazzi. Sure, a risqué new video or a political statement by the likes of Lady Gaga makes headlines, but are today’s artists courting controversy for controversy’s sake? Or, worse yet, are they just selling us their product? KCRW “Morning Becomes Eclectic” host Jason Bentley, Occidental College cultural critic James Ford, and music critic Evelyn McDonnell visit Zócalo to explore whether popular music today—from gangster rap and club beats to teen pop anthems—is an agent of cultural change or merely money-making entertainment.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Parking at the museum is $8. Make a reservation or learn more at Zócalo Public Square.

Friday, June 21, 2013 - Sunday, June 23, 2013

June 21-23: Alumni Reunion Weekend

Join us as we highlight and celebrate your Oxy story.

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All Day

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We're not just celebrating your anniversary, we're honoring your personal, academic, and professional accomplishments. The weekend kicks off on Friday with our Valuing Diversity celebrations, followed by Reunion Class activities on Saturday and Fifty Year Club Day on Sunday. View the full schedule and register.

Friday, June 21, 2013

June 21: Intercultural Community Center 25th Anniversary

Celebrating the Intercultural Community Center's 25 years at Oxy!

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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Join us for a tasty and diverse lunch featuring some of LA’s most popular and highly acclaimed food trucks. Food trucks will be parked along the corner of Campus Road and Armadale Avenue. You’ll have an opportunity to meet Multicultural Summer Institute student leaders, professors, and Student Life staff including Paula Crisostomo, Assistant Dean for Community Life and Director of the ICC, Dominic Alletto, Assistant Director of ICC, and Sean Ford, Program Coordinator for the ICC.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Immigrant Rights Movement

Angelica Salas ’93 discusses immigrant rights.

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9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Angelica is the Director of Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) and is widely regarded as one of the most gifted activist/organization in the country today. Please join us to hear about her experience and work. There will be time for questions and answers.